I believe that it is Saenz’s and Flores’ prerogative to believe that abortion, contraception and sterilization are immoral and sinful.

But, in my opinion, women have a right to seek private medical care as they and their physicians may deem necessary.

From my perspective the argument that Saenz and Flores fear of losing their "religious freedom" is convoluted and unsustainable.

Pete and Cordelia can conscientiously practice their beliefs as long as they keep them personal and private, but I believe that they should not use them to restrict legally established health care.

American society includes citizens of multiple creeds, many differing from Saenz’s and Flores’ brand of dogmatism. Imposing faith-based beliefs on our democratic society is not only preposterously exclusivist, but a severe injustice.

Didn’t Jesus say, "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s and unto God that which is Gods?" In a democratic republic, we agree to taxation so government may ensure national security and domestic tranquility, and by extension, include safe health care, regardless of a citizen’s religious beliefs.

These laws are to be applied equitably and not be coercively restricted by inflexible zealotry or extreme bias, as that evinced by Saenz and Flores.

All citizens are guaranteed a right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

I also pay taxes, even when they fund activities I judge immoral and unjust, like the invasion of Iraq, which was executed for dubious reasons, killing and maiming thousands of innocent civilians.

Such is the nature of living in a democracy where the majority rules.

In my opinion, it seems Pete Saenz Jr. and Cordelia Flores would rather prefer a theocracy like Iran, where law is guided by a "holy" book and church leaders.

If Saenz and Flores are offended by the use of condoms, contraceptives, the "morning-after" pill (Plan B and Ella are contraceptives, not abortifacients like RU-486) and voluntary sterilization, they are free to follow their consciences and not resort to those measures.

I believe that they should not deny these legal medical services to citizens who don’t share such beliefs.

It’s extremely difficult for some people to divorce their faith-derived thinking from sound human reasoning.

From my perspective, Pete and Cordelia seem to profess a type of belief that is at odds with science and proven medical practice.

Their faith-driven belief is not found just in the United States and not limited to Christianity.